I had a great lunch at Anqi by Crustacean (across from Charlie Palmer) today. I partook in the OC Restaurant week special. I feel like we saved a lot of money, and ate really well. Service was great, and the food was terrific. Lots of vegetarian options.

I'd second Anqi for a girls night out. The vibe there is lounge-ish and a little smoother on the service than CP. It's the perfect place to head out for some fun dressed to the nines.

If you're looking for something with less giltter but great food, the Crow Bar in Corona del Mar is good (veg options may be limited) and I hear it gets a pretty crazy crowd there late on Thurs nights.